Possible Head Gasket Issue

[that8nguyww]

I have a Massey Ferguson TO35 in the "shop" today. Now if you know anything about Massey Ferguson you would know that Massey Harris and Ferguson merged. Anyway before everybody tell me its just a Ferguson TO35 ur wrong. It is one of the only 116 MF TO35s made before they were just call MF35s. Anyway thats not the point, I have tried working on the carb, made sure the firing order was correct, and made sure it was in time. Still did nothing. It blowing white smoke like it's running rich. There is coolant in the oil. No apparent leaks tho. Not overheating. My next guess is it blew a head gasket. What do you think. Thanks in advance.

 

[Janicholson]

Agree. do a compression check, or just pull the plugs and look. Jim

 

[Gary Reif]

I have a Massey Ferguson TO35 in the "shop" today. Now if you know anything about Massey Ferguson you would know that Massey Harris and Ferguson merged. Anyway before everybody tell me its just a Ferguson TO35 ur wrong. It is one of the only 116 MF TO35s made before they were just call MF35s. Anyway thats not the point, I have tried working on the carb, made sure the firing order was correct, and made sure it was in time. Still did nothing. It blowing white smoke like it's running rich. There is coolant in the oil. No apparent leaks tho. Not overheating. My next guess is it blew a head gasket. What do you think. Thanks in advance.

Sounds like either a blown head gasket or cracked head or block.

 

[Northvale PA]

These are simple engines to work on. Just pull the head, check the block and the gasket. A new gasket is inexpensive.

 

[Stan Coryell]

New tractor or new problem?

Those Z 129/134's have a habit of cracking the lower webs.

Do you have a way to pressure test the cooling system? I don't think a compression test will tell you much, but it's always a good idea. You'll probably have to drop the oil pan.